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First thanks goes to Uncle Mike. It is through you that all of this happened. Your organizational skills, avid promotion of our hobby, and sheer charisma made all of this possible. Thank You!

And, I also want to give thanks for some of the best breakfast tacos in Texas. Those things are awesome! Your generosity was greatly appreciated by all.

Bob and Beverly, thank you for giving Jacob / Throkda an outlet! He's still almost giddy at all the teaching and babbling and explaining he got to do.

LostCause and Gracie: Thank you!

I am truly sorry, I'm great with faces but not with names...

To Buck: Thank you for playing and for letting me play with you. I had an absolute blast. It has been far too long since I got to knock off the rust. Hope I didn't mess you up too badly. :-D

Rat: Thanks for sharing some of your stories with us! We're never gonna be able to look at pvc pipe the same way again. Mrs Rat, thank you for the tip! I will have to try that.

And especially, Thank You to everyone who came with us on our little walk. That was the first time I've ever done anything like that and maybe next year I can get some real organization done and have something neat.

We are blessed to have so many wonderful people on here. I'd be writing a novel if I tried to take time to thank everybody. I will say that oh my god that dinner was amazing. When I got up there, I just tried to get a spoonful of everything, knowing whatever I tried was going to be amazing... and it all was.

Great food, campfires, music, fun stories, and more new friends at every turn... and a good night's sleep to round it all out. I can't wait til next year!

And this is just the beginning. There's more that I saw out there that I didn't mention because I couldn't remember the name. And I still had brainfreeze and choked a bit. I mentioned bullnettles and stinging nettle. I brought some chile pequin for folks to try.. yes, my hand has finally stopped burning from washing them. I didn't mention henbit or dollarweed or purslane. And I forgot to mention how neat ressurection fern really is.

Everywhere you look is food. You just have to open your eyes and pay attention. Thank y'all again.

It's official we are cool... Texas parks and wildlife just uploaded on facebook about us hanging at Fairfield lake state park... Had a cool picture of someone's set up with the sunset in the background... Whose was it?

It is really cool set up. What you see is my 11' Smokehouse hammock along with his bug net. Underneath for warmth is my IX stuffed 5 in 1 Jerry Chair UQ by MacEntyre with the sunset on Fairfield Lake in the background. Glad you could be out there with us Brute1100.

Originally Posted by Throkda

And hey UncleMJM, thanks for founding the Texas Hammock Camping Society! Do we need to take down the minutes at the meeting this weekend?

Right. Imagine an interviewer getting something wrong. I explained we are NOT an organization and that we are a bunch of folks with a common interest. If we're a society, does that mean I have to drink out of my Nalgene with my pinky finger extended? Not gonna do it.

Originally Posted by spaceweaseal

When someone, (caveman) is pushing a tree down on you, you move..

Ninja like moves so its been said.

Originally Posted by TeamVenture

SIGH!!!!!!

I'm so sad everyone. This poor college student just can't afford the trip down. Breaks my heart. I've been really looking forward to meeting everyone and snuggling down in the warmth and comfort that is the hammock community (and I guess my hammock as well). I've been throwing a temper tantrum in my head all week hoping that conditions would change to allow me to head down today, as planned. But, nope. Haven't bought groceries in 3 weeks, and well...

Anywho, I'ma stop complaining.

Y'all have an amazing time!!!! I can't wait to see the trip report and look at pictures and see the plans start up for next time.

I put my name into an Amsteel buy, I'll still purchase that. Who should I talk to about mailing that to me?

Sorry you missed it. We had your space you requested saved for you. As mentioned earlier in the planning thread, the group buy is NOT a way to compete with the fine vendors here, simply a convenience and a little savings due to shared shipping. There will not be any mailing, this was an in person deal. Hopefully next year works better for you.

Originally Posted by Throkda

Just heard back. Turns out he's not out of class till 2:30, and it's him, his SO, and their dog (Brock), and we don't have quite that much room. They say they've come to terms with not going this time, though, so it's all good.

Now we're properly on our way! Be there in an hour to an hour and a half.

Thank you for trying Jacob! You and your bride are jewels. Glad you made it out again!